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Classics Illustrated Special (1955) comic books 1957

  • Issue #138A
    Classics Illustrated Special (1955) 138A

    Adventures in Science. Stories and art by Pete Costanza and others. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics on science, history and American culture. This issue focuses on the history of human flight, from Leonardo da Vinci to the great airships, from the Wright Brothers to the newly begun age of jet power. Andy learns about atomic energy, in a story that's mildly disturbing to modern eyes, reprinted from Picture Parade (1953) #1. Biographies of Amelia Earhart and Louis Pasteur. The history of communication, from primeval drums to television. Adventures in Science; Andys Atomic Adventures; The Discoveries of Louis Pasteur; From Tom-Tom to TV; Great Lives: Amelia Earhart; Pioneers of Science: Joseph Priestly. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #141A
    Classics Illustrated Special (1955) 141A

    The Rough Rider. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics on science, history and American culture. This issue focuses on the life of US President Theodore Roosevelt, from his childhood and cowboy days to his military service and political career. Plus excerpts from the writings of Roosevelt. And a letter from the Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission on the 100th anniversary of TR's birth. The Rough Rider; This He Believed...; Theodore Roosevelt. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    5 days left Auction Classics Illustrated Special Issue DEC. 1957 NO. 141 A The Rough Rider Roosevelt

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